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topicnews · October 26, 2024

UFC 308 “Embedded,” #6: Ilia Topuria tells Max Holloway to his face that he’s “the best in the world.”

UFC 308 “Embedded,” #6: Ilia Topuria tells Max Holloway to his face that he’s “the best in the world.”

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The UFC is back in Abu Dhabi for UFC 308 and the popular fight week video series “Embedded” is here to document what happens behind the scenes.

UFC 308 (pay-per-view, ESPN+) takes place on Saturday at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island.

Headlining, featherweight champion Ilia Topuria (15-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC) puts his title on the line for the first time when he takes on former champion Max Holloway (26-7 MMA, 22-7 UFC). In the co-feature, Khamzat Chimaev (13-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC) meets former champion Robert Whittaker (27-7 MMA, 17-5 UFC) to determine the next top middleweight contender.

The sixth and final episode of “Embedded” follows the featured fighters as they prepare for fight week. Here is the UFC description of the episode on YouTube:

Khamzat Chimaev loses final pounds ahead of official UFC 308 weigh-ins; Athletes step on the scale to make their UFC 308 fights official; Crowds gather to watch the final face-offs between fighters at the ceremonial UFC 308 weigh-ins.

Previous “Embedded” episodes of UFC 308:

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For more information on the card, check out MMA Junkie’s UFC 308 event hub.

This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: UFC 308 “Embedded,” #6: Ilia Topuria says he’s “the best in the world” in Max Holloway’s face.

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